Jewel Eugene Akens (September 12, 1933 – March 1, 2013)[1][2] was an American singer and record producer.

Akens toured regularly since 1965 and included a tribute to his mentor, Sam Cooke, in most of his shows.

[8] Akens considered his cover versions of "Little Bitty Pretty One" by Thurston Harris and "You Better Move On" by Arthur Alexander to be his best work.

[1] Akens undertook more shows (2006–2011) with a new set of Dots, that consisted of Al Martin, Hurley D and songwriter and producer Richard Dickson.

On March 1, 2013, Akens died from complications of back surgery, aged 79.